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Climate control

Vehicle features and

options

Automatic climate control

Overview

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Buttons in the vehicle

Interior air quality

Climate control functions

The air quality in the vehicle is improved by the

following components:

Button

Function

▷ Emission tested passenger compartment.

▷ Microfilter.

Temperature, refer to page 269.

▷ Air conditioning system to control the tem‐

perature, air flow and recirculated-air mode.

Depending on the equipment specification:

▷ Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter.

▷ Ionization.

Climate control operation, refer

to page 270.

▷ Fragrancing.

Maximum cooling, refer to

page 270.

▷ Automatic recirculated-air control AUC.

▷ Parked-car ventilation.

AUTO program, refer to

page 270.

Recirculated-air mode, refer to

page 271.

Air flow, manual, refer to

page 272.

Air distribution, manual, refer to

page 272.

SYNC program, refer to

page 272.

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using the maximum cooling or heating capacity,

and then keeps it constant.

Button

Function

Defrost and defog window, refer

to page 273.

Adjusting

Rear window defroster, refer to

page 273.

Turn the wheel to set the desired

temperature.

Active seat ventilation, refer to

page 126.

Seat heating, refer to page 125.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

Seat and armrest heating, refer

to page 125.

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Driver" or "Front passenger"

6. "Temperature:"

7. Set the desired temperature.

8. "OK"

Ambient air package, refer to

page 281.

Switching on/off

Switching on

Press any button except for the following:

▷ Rear window defroster.

▷ Left side of air flow button.

▷ SYNC program.

Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐

ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate

control will not have sufficient time to adjust the

set temperature.

▷ Seat heating.

Temperature of the ventilation

General information

The temperature of the ventilation in the upper

body region can be adjusted.

▷ Seat ventilation.

Switching off

▷ Complete system:

Press and hold the left button on the

driver's side until the control panel

switches off.

The temperature is individually adjusted, e.g.

colder toward blue, warmer toward red.

The air flow of the ventilation in the upper body

region heats or cools noticeably, depending on

the adjusted temperature.

▷ On the front passenger side:

Press and hold the left button on the

front passenger side.

This does not change the set interior tempera‐

ture for the driver and front passenger.

Temperature

Concept

Adjusting

Via iDrive:

The automatic climate control achieves the set

temperature as quickly as possible, if needed, by

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

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3. "Climate control"

Maximum cooling

Concept

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Driver" or "Front passenger"

The system is set to the lowest temperature, op‐

timum air flow and recirculated-air mode with the

drive-ready state switched on.

6. "Temp. adjustment upper body"

7. Set the desired temperature:

▷ Toward blue: colder.

▷ Toward red: warmer.

General information

The function is available with external tempera‐

tures above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the

drive-ready state switched on.

Air conditioning

Concept

Switching on/off

The air in the car's interior will be cooled and de‐

humidified and, depending on the temperature

setting, warmed again.

Press the button.

The LED is illuminated with the system

switched on.

The car's interior can only be cooled with the

drive-ready state switched on.

Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐

gion. The vents need to be open for this.

Switching on/off

Adjust air flow on the driver's side with the pro‐

gram active.

Press the button.

The LED is illuminated with air condi‐

tioning switched on.

AUTO program

Concept

The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats

the car's interior automatically.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "A/C"

The air distribution and temperature are control‐

led automatically depending on the temperature

in the car's interior and the desired temperature

setting including the selected intensity of the air

flow.

Air conditioning is switched on with the engine

running.

Depending on the weather, the windshield and

side windows may fog up briefly when drive-

ready state is switched on.

Switching on/off

Press the button.

The LED is illuminated with the AUTO

program switched on.

The cooling function is switched on automati‐

cally with the AUTO program.

When using the automatic climate control, con‐

densation water develops and collects under‐

neath the vehicle.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

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4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Driver" or "Front passenger"

6. "Automatic"

The outside air supply is shut off and the interior

air is recirculated.

General information

Depending on the selected temperature, the in‐

tensity of the AUTO program, and outside influ‐

ences, the air is directed to the windshield, side

windows, upper body, and into the floor area.

If the system is activated, a sensor detects pollu‐

tants in the outside air and controls the shut-off

automatically.

If the system is deactivated, outside air continu‐

ously flows into the car's interior.

The air conditioning, refer to page 270, is

switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐

gram.

With constant recirculated-air mode, the air qual‐

ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window

fogging increases.

Point the side vents toward the side windows.

At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐

trols the program so as to prevent window con‐

densation as much as possible.

Switching on/off

Via iDrive:

The AUTO program is switched off automati‐

cally, when manual air distribution is set.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Intensity

3. "Climate control"

4. If necessary, "Air quality"

5. "Auto-recirculate"

With the AUTO program switched on, the inten‐

sity can be adjusted. This changes the automatic

control for the air flow and air distribution.

If there is window condensation, switch off recir‐

culated-air mode or defog the windows, refer to

page 273.

Press the left or right side of the button:

to decrease or increase intensity.

Via iDrive:

Recirculated-air mode

Concept

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Driver" or "Front passenger"

6. "Level"

You may react to unpleasant odors or pollutants

in the immediate environment by temporarily

suspending the supply of outside air. The system

then recirculates the air flow within the vehicle.

7. Set the desired intensity.

Operation

The selected intensity is shown on the display of

the automatic climate control.

Press the button:

The LED is illuminated when recircu‐

lated-air mode is switched on. The supply of out‐

side air is shut off.

Automatic recirculated-air

control AUC

When recirculated-air mode is switched off, fresh

air is directed into the vehicle's interior.

Concept

The automatic recirculated-air control AUC rec‐

ognizes odors or pollutants in the outside air.

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Via iDrive:

Adjusting the air distribution

manually

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Concept

3. "Climate control"

4. "Air quality"

The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐

justed manually.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷ "Fresh air"

Operation

▷ "Air recirculation"

▷ "Auto-recirculate"

Press the button repeatedly to select a

program:

To prevent window fogging, recirculated-air

mode switches off automatically after a certain

amount of time, depending on the environmental

conditions.

▷ Windows, upper body region, and floor area.

▷ Upper body region and floor area.

▷ Floor area.

▷ Windows and floor area.

▷ Windows: driver's side only.

▷ Windows and upper body.

▷ Upper body region.

With constant recirculated-air mode, the air qual‐

ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window

fogging increases.

If there is window condensation, switch off recir‐

culated-air mode or defog the windows, refer to

page 273.

The selected air distribution is shown on the dis‐

play of the automatic climate control.

If there is window condensation, defog the win‐

dows, refer to page 273.

Adjusting the air flow manually

Concept

The air flow for climate control can be adjusted

manually.

SYNC program

Concept

Depending on the equipment, the following set‐

tings of the driver's side can be transferred to the

front-passenger side and the rear:

General information

To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO

program first.

▷ Temperature.

▷ Air flow.

Operation

▷ Air distribution.

▷ AUTO program.

Press the left or right side of the button:

to decrease or increase air flow.

The selected air flow is shown on the display of

the automatic climate control.

Switching on/off

Press the button.

The air flow of the automatic climate control may

be reduced automatically to save battery power.

The LED is illuminated with the SYNC

program switched on.

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Via iDrive:

The activated-charcoal filter also removes gas‐

eous pollutants from the outside air that enters

the vehicle.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Have this combined filter changed during vehicle

maintenance, refer to page 368.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Synchronize"

The program is switched off automatically if the

settings on the front passenger side or in the

rear are changed.

Ventilation

Concept

The air flow directions can be individually ad‐

justed.

To defrost windows and remove

condensation

Concept

Adjusting the ventilation

General information

Ice and condensation are quickly removed from

the windshield and the front side windows.

The air flow directions can be adjusted for direct

or indirect ventilation.

Switching on/off

Open the vents and position them in a way that

ensures effective climate control.

Press the button.

The LED is illuminated with the system

switched on.

Direct ventilation

The air flow can be adjusted manually with the

system switched on.

The air flow is directed towards the passengers.

The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depending

on the adjusted temperature.

If there is window condensation, press

the button on the driver's side or switch

on air conditioning to utilize the condensation

sensor. Make sure that air can flow to the wind‐

shield.

Indirect ventilation

The air flow is not directed towards the passen‐

gers. The car's interior is warmed or cooled indi‐

rectly, depending on the set temperature.

Rear window defroster

Front ventilation

Press the button. The LED lights up.

The function is available with the engine running.

The rear window defroster switches off automat‐

ically after a certain period of time.

Microfilter/activated-charcoal

filter

The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the

incoming air.

▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐

row 1.

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▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing

of the vents, arrow 2.

Rear automatic climate

control

▷ Touch sensor or thumbwheel to vary the ven‐

tilation temperature, arrow 3.

Overview

With touch sensor, push the marking in the

desired direction:

Buttons in the vehicle

Ventilation in rear, center

Climate control functions

▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐

row 1.

Button

Function

▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing

of the vents, arrow 2.

Temperature, refer to page 275

Ventilation in the rear, on the

side

Maximum cooling, refer to

page 275.

AUTO program, refer to

page 275.

Air flow, manual, refer to

page 276.

Air distribution, manual, refer to

page 276.

▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐

row 1.

Active seat ventilation, refer to

page 126.

▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing

of the vents, arrow 2.

Seat heating, refer to page 125.

Seat and armrest heating, refer

to page 125.

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Via iDrive:

Switching on/off

1. "CAR"

Via iDrive

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Second row of seats"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Second row of seats"

6. "Activate heating/cooling"

6. "Driver" or "Front passenger"

7. "Temperature"

8. Set the desired temperature.

The rear automatic climate control is not ready

for operation if the automatic climate control is

switched off or if the function for defrosting the

windows and removing condensation is active.

Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐

ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate

control will not have sufficient time to adjust the

set temperature.

Using the button: switching on

Press any button except for the following:

▷ Left side of air flow button.

▷ Seat heating.

Maximum cooling

Concept

The system is set to the lowest temperature, op‐

timum air flow and recirculated-air mode with the

drive-ready state switched on.

▷ Seat ventilation.

Using the button: switching off

General information

Press and hold the left side of the but‐

ton.

The function is available with external tempera‐

tures above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the

drive-ready state switched on.

Temperature

Concept

The automatic climate control achieves the set

temperature as quickly as possible, if needed, by

using the maximum cooling or heating capacity,

and then keeps it constant.

Switching on/off

Press the button.

The LED is illuminated with the system

switched on.

Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐

gion. The vents need to be open for this.

Adjusting

AUTO program

Concept

Turn the wheel to set the desired

temperature.

Air flow, air distribution and temperature are con‐

trolled automatically.

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Switching on/off

Controlling the air flow manually

Concept

The air flow for climate control can be adjusted

manually.

Press the button.

The LED is illuminated with the AUTO

program switched on.

Via iDrive:

General information

1. "CAR"

To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO

program first.

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Second row of seats"

6. "Automatic"

Operation

Press the left or right side of the button:

to decrease or increase air flow.

Depending on the selected temperature, the

AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air is

directed to the upper body and into the floor

area.

The selected air flow is shown on the display of

the automatic climate control.

Controlling the air distribution

manually

Intensity

With the AUTO program activated, the automatic

intensity control can be changed:

Concept

The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐

justed manually.

Press the left or right side of the button:

to decrease or increase intensity.

Operation

Via iDrive:

Press the button repeatedly to select a

program:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

▷ Upper body region.

▷ Upper body region and floor area.

▷ Floor area.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Second row of seats"

6. "Level"

BMW Touch Command

Operation of the rear automatic climate control is

also possible via BMW Touch Command.

7. Set the desired intensity.

The air flow and air distribution are controlled au‐

tomatically depending on the selected intensity.

The selected intensity is shown on the display of

the automatic climate control.

Parked-car ventilation

Concept

The car's interior can be cooled or heated before

driving off with the parked-car ventilation. De‐

pending on set temperature and ambient tem‐

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perature, the car's interior is ventilated or possi‐

bly heated using the residual engine heat.

▷ Seat ventilation.

▷ SYNC program.

The system switches off after leaving and lock‐

ing the vehicle.

General information

The system can be switched on and off directly

or via a preset departure time.

Via iDrive

The activation time is determined based on the

external temperature. The system promptly

switches on before the selected departure time.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Pre-ventilation" or "Pre-heating/ventilation"

5. "Start now"

Functional requirements

▷ The vehicle is in idle state or standby state

and not in drive-ready state.

Via BMW display key

▷ Battery is sufficiently charged.

If parked-car ventilation is switched on, the

vehicle battery will be discharged. Thus, limit

the maximum activation time to save the ve‐

hicle battery. The system will be available

again after the engine is started or after a

short trip.

Switching on

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

2. "Precondit. setting"

3. Tap the

symbol or the

symbol.

▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time

are set correctly.

4. "Activate now"

5. "Start"

▷ Open the vents to allow air to flow out.

Switching on/off directly

General information

Switching off

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

2. "Precondit. setting"

There are different ways to switch the system on

or off.

3. Tap the

4. "Stop"

symbol or the

symbol.

The system switches off automatically after a

certain period of time. The system continues to

run for some time after being switched off.

Display

symbol on the automatic climate control indi‐

cates the system is switched on.

Using the button

REST is displayed on the automatic climate con‐

trol. The residual engine heat is used.

When the vehicle is in standby state, the parked-

car ventilation can be switched on or off via the

automatic climate control buttons.

Departure time

Concept

Different departure times can be set to ensure a

comfortable interior temperature in the vehicle at

the time of departure.

Press any button except:

▷ Rear window defroster.

▷ Left side of air flow button.

▷ Seat heating.

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▷ One-time departure time: the time can be

set.

Via iDrive

1. "CAR"

The system is switched on once.

2. "Settings"

▷ Departure time with weekday: time and day

of the week can be set.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Pre-ventilation" or "Pre-heating/ventilation"

5. "Preconditioning for departure"

6. "Departure schedule"

7. Activate the desired departure time.

On the desired weekdays, the system will be

switched on promptly before the set depar‐

ture time.

The departure time is preselected in two steps:

▷ Set departure times.

Via BMW display key

▷ Activate departure times.

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

Setting the departure time

2. "Precondit. setting"

Via iDrive

3. Tap the

symbol or the

symbol.

1. "CAR"

4. Tap on the symbol.

2. "Settings"

5. Activate the desired departure time.

3. "Climate control"

Display

4. "Pre-ventilation" or "Pre-heating/ventilation"

5. "Departure schedule"

6. Select the desired departure time.

7. Set the departure time.

8. Select day of the week, if needed.

,

Symbol on the climate control display

signals an activated departure time.

Stationary climate control

through Remote Engine

Start

Via BMW display key

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

Concept

2. "Precondit. setting"

Stationary climate control cools or heats the car's

interior prior to departure to a comfortable tem‐

perature. The system automatically cools, vents,

and heats depending on the interior, external,

and set temperature. Snow and ice may be re‐

moved more easily.

3. Tap the

symbol or the

symbol.

4. Select the desired departure time.

5. Set the departure time.

6. Select day of the week, if needed.

7. "OK"

The system starts the engine automatically and

allows it to run for a limited period of time.

Activating the departure time

Functional requirement

If a departure time is to influence the switching

on of parked-car ventilation, the respective de‐

parture time must be activated first.

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▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time

are set correctly.

Safety information

▷ Open the vents to allow air to flow out.

DANGER

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐

sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pollute

the area in and around the vehicle or enter into

the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain pollu‐

tants which are colorless and odorless. In en‐

closed areas or areas with insufficient ventila‐

tion, exhaust gases can also accumulate

Enabling the automatic engine

start function

The automatic engine start must be enabled be‐

fore using the system.

Otherwise, the engine cannot switch on auto‐

matically to climatize the car's interior.

outside of the vehicle. There is danger to life.

Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure suffi‐

cient ventilation. Do not switch on stationary cli‐

mate control in enclosed areas or areas with in‐

sufficient ventilation, e.g. in enclosed garages.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"

5. If necessary, "Remote Engine Start"

6. "Starting engine for clim. control"

7. Confirm the disclaimer.

Warning

When stationary climate control is in operation,

high temperatures can occur underneath the

body, for instance caused by the exhaust gas

system. If combustible materials, such as

leaves or grass, come in contact with hot parts

of the exhaust gas system, these materials can

ignite. There is a risk of fire. Make sure that no

combustible materials can come in contact with

hot vehicle parts during stationary climate con‐

trol operation, e.g. leaves, grass, gas, gasoline,

oil or other combustible objects.

Confirmation signals from the

vehicle

The activation of the system is confirmed by

flashing twice.

The parking lights are switched on as long as the

system is switched on.

Switching on/off directly

General information

There are different ways to switch the system on

or off:

Functional requirements

▷ The vehicle is in idle state or standby state

and not in drive-ready state.

▷ Battery is sufficiently charged.

▷ Via iDrive.

▷ For reasons of safety, the system can only be

switched on twice consecutively. The system

will be available again as soon as the drive-

ready state is activated and deactivated

again.

▷ Via remote control.

▷ Via BMW display key.

The system switches off automatically after ap‐

prox. 15 minutes.

For reasons of safety, the system can only be

switched on twice consecutively. The system will

be available again as soon as the drive-ready

state is activated and deactivated again.

▷ The fuel tank capacity is sufficient.

▷ Hood is closed.

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Via iDrive

Display

1. "CAR"

Symbol

Description

2. "Settings"

Symbol on the BMW display

key for automatic climate

control.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"

5. "Start now"

The symbol flashes while

Remote Engine Start is run‐

ning.

Via remote control

The system can be switched on and off using

the remote control.

Climatization for the requested

departure time

Press the button on the remote control

three times within 1 second.

After operating the remote control, it will take ap‐

proximately 3 seconds until the engine is

switched on.

General information

Scheduled departure times can be set up in the

system to ensure a comfortable interior tempera‐

ture in the vehicle at the time of departure.

To switch off the system, press the button again

three times.

▷ One-time departure time: the time of the

scheduled departure can be set.

Via BMW display key

The system is switched on once.

Switching on:

▷ Departure time with weekday: time and day

of the week of the scheduled departure can

be set.

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

On the desired weekdays, the system will be

switched on 10 minutes before the set de‐

parture time.

2. "Precondit. setting"

3.

Tap on the symbol.

4. "Activate now"

5. "Start"

The departure time is preselected in two steps:

▷ Set departure times.

Switching off:

▷ Activate departure times.

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

The climate control function will start approxi‐

mately 10 minutes before the set departure time

and continue for 5 more minutes after the depar‐

ture time.

2. "Precondit. setting"

3.

Tap on the symbol.

For reasons of safety, the system can only be

switched on twice consecutively. The system will

be available again as soon as the drive-ready

state is activated and deactivated again.

4. "Stop"

Observe the information about the intended use

of the vehicle, refer to page 10.

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Via BMW display key

Setting the departure time

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

Via iDrive

1. "CAR"

2. "Precondit. setting"

2. "Settings"

3.

Tap on the symbol.

3. "Climate control"

4. Activating the desired departure time:

Tap on the symbol.

4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"

5. Select the desired departure time.

6. Set the departure time.

7. Select day of the week, if needed.

The symbol on the automatic climate

control signals an activated departure time.

Display in the instrument cluster

Via BMW display key

Symbol

Description

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

The engine runs for the purpose

of operating the stationary cli‐

mate control. The vehicle is not

ready to drive.

2. "Precondit. setting"

3.

Tap on the symbol.

4. Select the desired departure time.

5. Set the departure time.

6. Select day of the week, if needed.

7. "OK"

Ambient air package

Concept

Activating the departure time

The Ambient Air Package can be used to clean

and scent the interior air with high-quality fra‐

grances.

Functional requirement

If a requested departure time is to influence the

switching on of the system, the respective de‐

parture time must be activated first.

Ionization is used to clean the air from sus‐

pended particles. Together with the selected fra‐

grance, ionization contributes to well-being and

relaxation while driving.

Via iDrive

1. "CAR"

General information

2. "Settings"

Two different fragrances can be selected in the

vehicle. A variety of other fragrances is possible

by replacing the fragrance cartridges.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"

5. Activate the desired departure time.

The following criteria can influence the percep‐

tion of scents in the car's interior:

,

The symbol on the automatic climate

control signals an activated departure time

▷ Automatic climate control settings.

▷ Temperature and air humidity.

▷ Time of day and season.

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▷ Physical condition of the vehicle occupants,

for instance fatigue.

The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove

compartment.

BMW recommends the use of genuine BMW

fragrance cartridges.

To ensure a pleasant fragrance inside of the ve‐

hicle when starting the trip, fragrancing can occur

prior to the trip. The system is automatically

switched on with the parked-car ventilation if fra‐

grancing was switched on at the end of the last

trip.

The genuine BMW fragrance cartridges are not

suitable for refilling. When a cartridge is empty,

replace it with a new fragrance cartridge.

Safety information

Overview

Warning

Button in the center console

Refilled genuine BMW fragrance cartridges can

cause the emission of harmful substances, mal‐

functions, and damage to the system. There is

a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do

not refill genuine fragrance cartridges. When a

cartridge is empty, replace it with a new fra‐

grance cartridge.

Ionization

Concept

Fragrancing

Ionization cleans the car's interior air of sus‐

pended particles.

Functional requirements

▷ Fragrance cartridges are sufficiently filled.

▷ Interior temperature between 41 ℉/+5 ℃

and 104 ℉/+40 ℃.

Switching on/off

Via iDrive:

▷ Open the vents to allow the fragrance to flow

out.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Air quality"

5. "Ionization"

Selecting the fragrance

The car's interior is fragranced depending on the

selected fragrance.

Two different fragrances can be selected in the

vehicle.

Fragrancing

Via iDrive:

General information

Fragrancing is done at intervals in order to avoid

a habituation effect.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Fragrance"

Two fragrance cartridges in the vehicle allow

switching between the fragrances.

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5. "Fragrance"

4. "Fragrance"

6. Select the desired fragrance.

5. "Show fragrance setting"

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

The menu is shown on the Control Display.

Fragrance cartridge filling level

Switching fragrancing on/off,

adjusting intensity

The illustrations on the Control Display show the

actual filling level of the fragrance cartridges.

Via iDrive:

Using the button

1. "CAR"

Press the button once for each intensity

level.

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Fragrance"

Highest intensity if three bars are shown on the

climate control display.

Fragrancing is switched off if no bars are dis‐

played.

The fill level of the current fragrance is dis‐

played.

5. Select the desired setting.

Via iDrive

When an empty fragrance cartridge is indicated,

the cartridge still contains a fluid carrying the fra‐

grance. However, it is not sufficient for fragranc‐

ing.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Fragrance"

When a fragrance cartridge requires replace‐

ment, a Check Control message is displayed

5. "Fragrance"

Inserting fragrance cartridges

The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove

compartment.

Fragrancing is switched on or off.

6. "Level"

7. Select the desired setting.

1. Open the glove compartment, refer to

page 298.

Display

2. Press on the bottom of the cartridge holder.

The cartridge holder slides down.

General information

With operation via button, the menu of the Ambi‐

ent Air Package can be displayed on the Control

Display automatically.

Adjusting

Further settings can be adjusted.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

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3. Remove the cover of the fragrance cartridge.

Hold the cover on the top to slide it from the

fragrance cartridge.

6. Insert the fragrance cartridge without pres‐

sure into the cartridge holder. The cartridge

snaps lightly into place.

4. Insert the removed cover on the back side of

the fragrance cartridge.

7. Push the cartridge holder up, until it engages.

Make sure that no objects press against the

cartridge holder from below, otherwise the

function of the ambient air package could be

impacted.

8. Close the glove compartment.

Removing the fragrance cartridge

The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove

compartment.

1. Open the glove compartment, refer to

page 298.

5. Position fragrance cartridge such that the

chip faces away from the cartridge holder.

2. Press on the bottom of the cartridge holder.

The cartridge holder slides down.

3. Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the

holder.

Fragrance cartridge, arrow 1: first fragrance

indicated on the Control Display.

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Fragrance cartridge, arrow 2: second fra‐

grance indicated on the Control Display.

▷ To have the available voice commands read

out loud: ›Voice commands‹ or ›Help‹.

Using the voice activation

system

Most climate control functions can be used via

voice in the car's interior, e.g.:

▷ Activation of the air conditioner: ›Activate

climate control‹.

▷ Deactivation of the automatic recirculated-air

function: ›Deactivate ... air recirculation‹.

4. Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the

holder.

▷ Configuration of a specific tempera‐

ture: ›Temperature [...] at ...‹.

Recycling

Empty fragrance cartridges can be taken

to a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop for

recycling.

BMW Touch Command

The Ambient Air Package can also be operated

using BMW Touch Command.

Using climate control

functions via voice

General information

▷ Instructions for the voice activation system,

refer to page 54.

▷ With voice operation, you can change be‐

tween voice operation, iDrive and buttons.

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